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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.70, 1,522.95 and 852.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.70, 1,522.95 and 852.21 is: 1,277.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.70 : 1,522.95 = 852.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.70/1,522.95 = 852.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.70x = 1,522.95 × 852.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.70x = 1,297,873.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,873.22/1,015.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.82

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